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Buick Century
This category covers questions about the Buick Century, a line of full-size luxury models from the Buick division of General Motors. The name originated from the British slang for exceeding 100 mph as "doing the century." The Century is sold as the Buick Regal in Japan as Toyota Motor Corporation claims rights to the name "Century" there.
2,073 Questions
Location of the crankshaft sensor on a 1998 Buick Century?
the crankshaft position sensor is located right behind the harmonic balancer mounted on the timing cover
93 buick century can you bypass the airconditioning pulley on the serpentine belt?
Yes, at least on the 3.3l engine. You'll need a shorter belt. Just ask for the belt for the non AC equiped car. There should be a diagram of the belt run in the engine compartment, but if not, the run is the same, except where currently the belt comes off the top of the alternator, goes around the AC, then back up to the idler, it will just go from the alternator to the idler.
How to fix wiper stuck in up position?
There is a park mechanism on some Centuries that tends to bend if the wipers get used with too much ice or snow. You need to remove the wiper arms, then the plastic cown panels in order to gain access to the wiper motor and trans assy. Once the cowls are removed you may see the metal bracket that contacts the spring loaded finger on the motor has been damaged or bent. You'll need to bend it back up so that it contacts the finger again.
If it takes 37.6 seconds to drive 1 mile what is the speed in miles per hour?
To convert seconds to hours, divide by 3600. The speed would be 95.745 mph.
Yes, the 19th century was the time period of the 1800's.
Like, now in the year 2009, we are in the 21st century.
The 1st century was every year within the first 100 years. So by the year 100, we were beginning the 2nd century.
I have a chev cavlier 1995 and the running lights do no work---on the dash the green light keeps blinking----what should I do?
Will 22 inch rims ruin the transmission on a buick century?
It really depends but most of the time if you increase wheel diameter more than 2-3 inches you will put great additional stress on your drivetrain from the additional torque requirements of the larger wheels
Why is 1986 Buick Century overheating?
check for a stuck thermostat. to do this simply squeeze your air in take line once your engine has warmed up and if it had pressure your thermostat is OK
Check the fluid in your radiator to see if there is enough and if it is still in good condition,
Slavery became more popular in the latter half of the 17th century due to the demand of labor. The need for slaves became more and more necessary to farmers because their plots were growing, so they needed more workers for them. Tobacco was growing in demand, so many farmers were inclined to get slaves to work their fields: SUPPLY AND DEMAND. Also, slaves were cheaper, easier to replace, and easier to purchase/find/keep as opposed to indentured servants.
How to replace the front spark plug wires 2002 buick century?
Two things to note:
-you can get a repair manual for free at your local public library or just browse the ones on the shelf at your local parts store
-you shouldn't only change the front wires, you should change them all at once
-it is the same concept on every car so I'm sure you will find information if you broaden your search criteria
To do it:
-work with a cold engine (wait for it to cool down)
-unplug the wire from your plugs and ignition coils and replace with new wire from the box of same length
it is good practice to use spark plug wire pliers to make it easier, and it's good to use di-electric grease on the ends to make changing them the next time easier.
i would recommend changing one wire at a time to prevent getting them crossed.... or you can label them to begin with with masking tape or anything else
-R. Mesyef
My 92 PA had a similar problem. At low engine speeds it would shake pretty bad. It turned out to be the harmonic balancer. You can easily check this by looking at the front end of the engine. It is the pulley that drives all the belts. If the rubber has deteriorated, it could be the cause of your problem.
'King' Arthur was not Scottish. Most believe that Arthur ruled over England, Wales, Scotland and possibly part of Europe. This is not so. The Scots and Welsh did not want to be in Arthurs hands, so he let them be. Actually, the reference is to Arthur or Arturius Mc Aiadan, son of Aidan McGabran, and is found in the Chronicles of Dalriada which was a kingdom of approximatly the seventh century in what are now parts of modern Scotland and Wales. Both Arthur and Aidan were in their turn Pendragon (High King) of the Isles, and a reading of the Chronicles comparing Arthur to the mythical Arthur leaves little doubt that Arthur of Dalriada is probably the historic Arthur.
How do you replace the belt tensioner on a 97 Firebird V6 3800 engine?
?? if it is only the pulley /bearing you want to change...THE BOLT THAT IS IN THE CENTER OF THE PULLEY IS LEFT HAND THREAD!!! if it is the whole tensioner you want to change,,,disconnect battery negative,Drain coolant!! remove alternator, ...one of the alternator bolts holds the tensioner on, then there are two more bolts.. heater core coolant goes through this too! spray the plastic elbow that goes from the tensioner to the front of the intake manifold and also the tube that is under the tensioner with good penatrating oil, pry and wiggle very carefully straight out (I broke the plastic elbow on mine) clean holes for coolant and make sure you get new o rings, put engine oil or vaseline in the holes for the o rings.
You really don't need to drain the radiator- only about a quart of liquid will escape. However, be sure the coolant is cool before attempting this! Otherwise have an ambulance standing by.
Pull the tensioner assembly directly towards the radiator, don't twist or rotate it. Even being VERY careful the plastic tubes will probably break. They get brittle from heat. It was a terrible design choice but what are you gonna do they saved maybe $0.50 a car over Aluminum tubes.
They are a dealer item, about $20 for the pair including O-Rings. To be safe, I recommend you replace those plastic tubes when you replace the tensioner.
Also, if the plastic tubes break off inside the housing you'll need to get out the pieces before replacing them. Be careful not to damage the housings.
What would cause a squealing sound when making hard right turns?
might be your power steering or something in that nature
If the car restarts after 15 - 20 min then most likely it's the fuel pump. If not it's the computer or crank shaft sensor. When the fuel pump starts to go you may hear a high freq noise from the rear.
I HAVE A 93 CENTURY AND IT COST ME A FORTUNE BEFORE I FOUND OUT WHAT
THE FAIRLY SIMPLE PROBLEM WAS . AS I DROVE THE CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF
AS IF SOMEONE SHUT OFF THE IGNITION . SOMETIMES IT WOULD START IN A
FEW MINS. , TAKE A JUMP , OR EVEN GO DAYS WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO START IT .
AFTER A GREAT DEAL OF RESEARCH , I DISCOVERED THAT IN THE 92 AND 93 CENTURY
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR . BUICK IS AWARE
OF IT BUT NEVER RECALLED IT FOR THAT PROBLEM .
WHEN YOU START YOUR CAR , OR ARE DRIVING IT , THAT CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR IS TELLING YOUR PLUGS WHICH ORDER TO FIRE IN . IF IT DOESN'T GET
THE RIGHT SIGNAL TELLING IT WHAT TO DO THEN IT SHUTS DOWN .
IT IS ABOUT A $35 PART . I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MINE REPLACED TWICE IN 7 YRS .
I HAD IT MISDIAGNOSED AS A BAD BATTERY , BAD ALTERNATOR , BAD FUEL PUMP ,
BUT AFTER SPENDING ALL THIS MONEY FOR THE MISDIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM
IT WASN'T UNTIL I DID MY OWN RESEARCH THAT I FOUND THE ACTUAL PROBLEM
MYSELF . A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE WON'T FIND IT , BECAUSE IT'S INTERMITTENT .
SPECIAL NOTE SO YOU DON'T GO NUTS LIKE I DID . ON A 92 CENTURY A SPECIAL
TOOL TO ADJUST THE SENSOR ONCE REPLACED IS REQUIRED . ON THE 93 CENTURY
IT IS SELF ADJUSTING ONCE INSTALLED . I ALSO RECOMMEND VERY HIGHLY
YOU INVEST IN A HAYNES MANUAL FOR THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF CAR . I GOT
ONE ON EBAY , BRAND NEW FOR LESS THAN $5 . IT WILL SHOW YOU EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR , AND INSTRUCT HOW TO REPLACE SENSOR .
THE PROCESS OF CHANGING IT ISN'T ALL THAT DIFFICULT , THE HARDEST PART
ABOUT IT IS GETTING TO IT . BUT EVEN THAT ISN'T THAT BAD ONCE YOU KNOW
WHERE IT IS ON YOUR CAR ( PASSENGER SIDE , BEHIND WHEEL , AND PULLEY)
I WISH I COULD HEAR BACK FROM YOU TO FIND OUT THAT I HELPED SAVE YOU
LOTS OF MONEY , TIME AND HEADACHES . NOT TO MENTION THAT IT MIGHT
SAVE YOU FROM HAVING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN THAT DARN THING CUTS
OFF WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING . MINE BROKE DOWN ON THE BUSIEST STREET IN
TOWN @ 4 PM . AND I HAD I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY CARS ALMOST HIT THE CAR .
I HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE I KNEW IT WAS IN A VERY DANGEROUS
PLACE AT A DANGEROUS TIME . A CAR CAN BE REPLACED , MY LIFE CAN'T .
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU . I'M NOT A GAMBLER BUT ON THIS I WOULD WAGER
I AM RIGHT , SINCE I'VE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM . A MECHANIC WILL TELL
YOU THAT IT CAN'T BE THIS PROBLEM , THAT THE SENSOR WILL NOT CAUSE
THE CAR TO FAIL TO START , OR CUT OFF ON YOU . I AM SORRY TO ANY
MECHANIC WHO READS THIS , BUT YOU ARE MISTAKEN . I MAY NOT BE A
MECHANIC BUT THIS PROBLEM ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET RID OF A GREAT
CAR IN EVERY OTHER ASPECT .
How do you remove the oil filter on a 1990 buick century 4-cylinder -fwd?
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
If this is a 2.5L with cartridge-in-pan type filter, you'll need a socket that fits the pan. Be advised that most quicky-lube-mart-and-potato-chips type places probably haven't been replacing your filter and now you will need to replace the oil pan before you can change your oil filter. Litigation may be in order.
If this is any other engine, turn the filter counterclockwise until oil starts dripping out. Continue turning it until it falls off. Say a few naughty words, then install the new filter and clean up the mess.
How do you replace side marker assembly on 1992 buick century?
To replace the front marker assembly, open the hood and look in the corner next to the headlight. You should see a little silver clip with a loop on it. Pull on the loop and remove it off of the lip that it rests on. The marker assembly comes off by pulling on the unit once the clip is removed from inside the hood. (It stays hooked on the assembly.) It is not difficult at all once the clip is pulled loose. Turn the bulbs to remove them then remove the clip from the old assembly and put it on the new one. Install the bulbs in the new unit and put it back in reverse order, it will be easy. I did mine in 2-3 minutes total. Do make sure the clip rests firmly in place after getting the new assembly in place.
What is the driving time between Georgetown KY and Washington DC?
The drive time from Washington, District of Columbia to Georgetown, Kentucky is:
8 hours, 27 minutes